English Explanatory Dictionary

creamy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Containing cream.
  2. Of food or drink, having the rich taste or thick, smooth texture of cream, whether or not it actually contains cream.
  3. Of any liquid, having the thick texture of cream.
  4. Having the colour of cream.
  5. Characterised by a gentle transition between sharp and out-of-focus areas.
  6. Sexually aroused and thus having the vulva moistened with vaginal secretions.
noun
  1. A horse with a cream-coloured coat.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹiːmi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-creamy.wav

Word forms

creamy creamier creamiest creamies

Etymology

From Middle English cremy, equivalent to cream + -y. Piecewise doublet of cremey.

Derived words

creamily creaminess creamy crack creamy layer creamy snuff
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